Discovering Life’s Story: The Evolution of an Idea
by Joy Hakim (Author)
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Booktalk: Can species change? Or go extinct? In the eighteenth century, most people answer no to both questions. But in the century that follows, that certainty gets challenged as some people in Europe question the common belief that all creatures are the same as they’ve been since life’s creation.
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José Feeds the World: How a famous chef feeds millions of people in need around the world
by David Unger (Author) and Marta Álvarez Miguéns (Illustrator)
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Booktalk: Growing up in Spain, José Andrés learned to cook from his parents and saw how food could make people happy. As a young man, he immigrated to America and, within a few years, opened his own restaurant. When a terrible earthquake hit Haiti in 2010, after he gathered friends, they flew to the island and began cooking rice and beans for the hungry locals. This trip changed the life of the successful chef and led him to found World Central Kitchen, a disaster-relief organization that has fed more than 200 million people affected by natural disasters, the COVID pandemic, and war.
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School / La escuela WordBook/Libro de Palabras (English and Spanish Edition)
by Mary Berendes (Author) and Kathleen Petelinsek (Illustrator)
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Booktalk: Simple text and illustrations teach readers common school-related words in both English and Spanish. A list of all the words in the book can be found on the last page.
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Rebel Girls Champions: 25 Tales of Unstoppable Athletes
by Abby Sher, et al. (Author)
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Booktalk: This collection features 25 exciting tales of game-changing athletes and their drive, resilience, and sportsmanship. Use the QR code inside the book to download the Rebel Girls app and hear longer stories.
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Best Gymnastics Teams
by Janie Scheffer (Author)
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Booktalk: At many men’s and women’s gymnastics competitions, gymnasts perform routines on their own. But they are part of a team that must work together to bring home the gold medal. There have been many strong teams from around the world that left their mark on history. Learn about the best past and present gymnastics teams from the United States, China, the Soviet Union, and more.
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If Lin Can: How Jeremy Lin Inspired Asian Americans to Shoot for the Stars
by Richard Ho (Author), Huynh Kim Liên (Illustrator), and Phùng Nguyên Quang (Illustrator)
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Booktalk: Have you ever been told that you CAN’T? Growing up in the Bay Area, Jeremy Lin heard that over and over again. People made fun of his size and his race and wouldn’t give him a chance. But Jeremy persevered until he became the first Taiwanese American to play in the NBA. And when his big moment came, he seized it!
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Curious about Canoeing (Curious About the Great Outdoors)
by Rachel Grack (Author)
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Booktalk: Drawing on kids’ natural curiosity about the world around them, this inquiry-based nonfiction book explores canoeing fundamentals to get elementary kids ready to explore the outdoors with conversational questions.
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As the Seas Rise: Nicole Hernández Hammer and the Fight for Climate Justice
by Angela Quezada Padron (Author / Illustrator)
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Booktalk: As a baby, Nicole survived an earthquake in Guatemala. She grew up in Guatemala’s beautiful jungles. Throughout her life, Nicole witnessed the power and wonder of nature. But she soon realized nature was in trouble. Her own community in Florida was struggling. And everyone needed to become resilient.
In this biography, readers will meet environmental scientist and climate activist Nicole Hernández Hammer and hear the message she’s spent her career sharing: As we look to the future, we can empower and protect our communities. But that will only be possible if we all work together–including the smallest of us.
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BMX (Extreme Sports)
by Matt Doeden (Author)
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Booktalk: Would you have the guts to enter a BMX event? Fast-paced bike races. Crazy jumps off huge ramps. Dirt flying everywhere. What a rush! BMX racing and freestyle are full of thrills, adventures, and no shortage of dangers.
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Para Track and Field (Paralympic Sports)
by Luke Hanlon (Author)
Booktalk: In the Paralympic Games, the best athletes with disabilities compete for a chance to win gold. Explore the history of Para track and field, the classification system for the sport, and notable athletes in this middle grade book.
Snippet: Unlike other runners, Cam used a prosthetic leg when he ran. He was born without the bottom part of his right leg. The prosthetic connected to his leg just below his knee. A curved blade at the bottom compressed when it hit the track. The prosthetic allowed Cam to compete on a high school team with nondisabled athletes.
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